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Mary Ellen Crist, 84, of Tiffin, died at 3:50 a.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Tiffin Rehab Center, Tiffin, Ohio. She was born January 13, 1939, in Tiffin to Harman and Martha (Schultz) Wangler. She married William Crist August 11, 1962, at St. Mary Catholic Church, and he survives. Other survivors include a son, James (Sarah) Crist of Clyde; four daughters, Jennifer (Thomas) White of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Juliet (David) Bullock of Columbus, Joan (B.Scott) Musgrave of...

Mary Ellen Crist, 84, of Tiffin, died at 3:50 a.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Tiffin Rehab Center, Tiffin, Ohio. She was born January 13, 1939, in Tiffin to Harman and Martha (Schultz)...

Wayne Smith Tiffin

Wayne L. Smith, 84, of Tiffin, died peacefully at 11:36 p.m. Monday, March 27, 2023, at his residence. He was born October 28, 1938, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to Elgie and Clara (Young) Smith and grew up in Melbern, Ohio. Wayne met Shirley Ebaugh while both were farming adjacent fields. He married Shirley December 10, 1960, in Bryan, Ohio, and she survives. Survivors include four children, Greg (Janeen) of Bloomville, Cindy (Tyler) Toncler of Twinsburg, Julie (Gregg) Heminger of...

Wayne L. Smith, 84, of Tiffin, died peacefully at 11:36 p.m. Monday, March 27, 2023, at his residence. He was born October 28, 1938, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to Elgie and Clara (Young) Smith...

James Radcliff Tiffin

James (Jim) Lewis Radcliff, 82, of Tiffin, passed away at 2:33 a.m. Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky, Ohio. He was born July 18, 1940, in Wayne, Ohio, to Willard Radcliff and Lucretia Williams Radcliff Wagner. He married Lucinda (Cindy) Eidt in June of 1964, at Trinity UCC. She survives. Other survivors are two sons, Thomas Lewis Radcliff of Tiffin, Stephen James Radcliff (Lori) of Ottawa, Ohio; and a grandson, Austin James Radcliff of Ottawa. He is...

James (Jim) Lewis Radcliff, 82, of Tiffin, passed away at 2:33 a.m. Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky, Ohio. He was born July 18, 1940, in Wayne, Ohio, to...

Donna Overholt Tiffin

Donna Lucille Overholt, 87, of Tiffin, died at 5:55 pm Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at her residence. Donna was born May 15, 1935, in Great Bend, Kansas, to Herman and Flora (Bunselmeyer) Fischer. She married Robert Allan Overholt on July 7, 1957, in Great Bend, Kansas, and he died February 22, 2016. Donna then married Larry Clausing September 30, 2017, at Trinity United Church of Christ, and he survives. Her blended family includes three sons, Richard Overholt of New York, New York, Dave...

Donna Lucille Overholt, 87, of Tiffin, died at 5:55 pm Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at her residence. Donna was born May 15, 1935, in Great Bend, Kansas, to Herman and Flora (Bunselmeyer) Fischer....

Mary Alice Cessna Tiffin

Mary Alice (Bentz) Cessna, 79, of Tiffin, died at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 9, 2023, at her residence. She was born November 2, 1943, in Tiffin, to Franklin F. and Valeria T. (Elchert) Bentz. She married Carl D. “Skip” Cessna on May 29, 1965, at St. Joseph Catholic Church and he died November 8, 2018. Family members include her children, Cindy (Ciro II) Ciraci, of Bolivar, Ohio; Denise (Joe) Soldano of Cumming, Georgia, Greg Cessna of Tiffin, Tim (Deb) Cessna of Republic;...

Mary Alice (Bentz) Cessna, 79, of Tiffin, died at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 9, 2023, at her residence. She was born November 2, 1943, in Tiffin, to Franklin F. and Valeria T. (Elchert) Bentz. She...

Roland "Tommy" Sendelbach Tiffin

Roland F. “Tommy” Sendelbach, 98, of Tiffin, died Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at his residence. He was born November 26, 1924, in Seneca County, to Michael and Nancy (Koerper) Sendelbach. He married Nova M. Haugh on March 24, 1945, in Ft. Pierce, Florida, and she died on June 23, 2006. Survivors include two sons, Michael (Lisa) Sendelbach of Houston, Texas, Ted Sendelbach of Tiffin; three daughters, Rolanda (Frank) Williams of Toledo, Tonja (Don) Schneider of North...

Roland F. “Tommy” Sendelbach, 98, of Tiffin, died Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at his residence. He was born November 26, 1924, in Seneca County, to Michael and Nancy (Koerper)...

Ann Risner Tiffin

Ann C. Risner, 75, of Tiffin, died at 12:12 p.m. February 11, 2023, at her residence. She was born December 12, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, to Thomas L. and Gertrude F. (Wisniewski) Derr. She married David Young in 1972, and they later divorced. She then married William Risner, October 6, 1989, at Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Tiffin, and he survives. Other survivors include, three sons, Jesse K. Young of Columbus, Ohio, Jonathon W. (Nikki) Risner of Tiffin, and Zachary D. Young of...

Ann C. Risner, 75, of Tiffin, died at 12:12 p.m. February 11, 2023, at her residence. She was born December 12, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, to Thomas L. and Gertrude F. (Wisniewski) Derr. She...

Theresa Walliser Tiffin

Theresa Ann Walliser, 87, of Tiffin, died at 9:45 a.m., Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at St. Francis Home, Tiffin. Theresa was born March 20, 1935, in Tiffin to Ralph Francis and Leona T. (Steinmetz) Smith. She married Eugene L. Walliser on July 28, 1956, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Tiffin, and he died on February 22, 2019. Survivors include five sons, Thomas Walliser of Columbus, Joseph (Michele) Walliser of Winter Haven, Florida, Richard (Kim) Walliser of Jacksonville,...

Theresa Ann Walliser, 87, of Tiffin, died at 9:45 a.m., Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at St. Francis Home, Tiffin. Theresa was born March 20, 1935, in Tiffin to Ralph Francis and Leona T....

Jodi Knaplund Oro Valley, Arizona

Jodi Lynn Knaplund, 64, of Oro Valley, Arizona and formerly of Tiffin, died at 5:49 a.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Clyde Gardens, Clyde, Ohio. She was born February 13, 1959, in Tiffin, to James E. and Delores (Richey) Bridinger. She married Eric Knaplund July 28, 1987, in Scarsdale, New York. They had a dissolution after 31 years of marriage. Survivors include two sons, Tyler James Knaplund of Ames, Iowa; and Dylan Colbert (Brooke) Morris of Columbus, Ohio; her mother,...

Jodi Lynn Knaplund, 64, of Oro Valley, Arizona and formerly of Tiffin, died at 5:49 a.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Clyde Gardens, Clyde, Ohio. She was born February 13, 1959, in Tiffin,...

Linda Rohr Kansas, Ohio

Linda Susan Rohr, 72, of Kansas, Ohio, died at 10:23 a.m. Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Good Shepherd Home, Fostoria, Ohio. She was born November 19, 1950 in Cleveland, Ohio to Jerome and Iva M. (Thomas) Rohr. She is survived by a brother, Douglas Rohr, of Cincinnati; a sister, Leslie (Dr. Michael) Rohr Scherer of Tiffin; and nieces and nephews, Jessica (Scott) Dickey and their children, Michael and Sloane, Andrew (Rebecca) Scherer and their daughter, Molly;...

Linda Susan Rohr, 72, of Kansas, Ohio, died at 10:23 a.m. Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Good Shepherd Home, Fostoria, Ohio. She was born November 19, 1950 in Cleveland, Ohio to...

Ronald "Hairs" Berry Tiffin

Ronald A. "Hairs" Berry, 78, died at 8:01 a.m., Friday, February 17, 2023, at Volunteers of America Autumnwood Care Center, Tiffin. Ronald was born December 9, 1944, in Tiffin, to Fred and Marjorie (Shuman) Berry. He married Jean M. Bloom, on May 14, 1977, at St. Joseph Catholic Church and she survives in Tiffin. Other survivors include a stepson, Jeffrey M. Griffin of South Dakota; a stepdaughter, Victoria Lincicome of Elmore; six step-grandchildren and ten...

Ronald A. "Hairs" Berry, 78, died at 8:01 a.m., Friday, February 17, 2023, at Volunteers of America Autumnwood Care Center, Tiffin. Ronald was born December 9, 1944, in...

John Smith Tiffin

John Michael “Little John” Smith, 29, of Tiffin, died at 1:36 p.m. Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo. He was born November 6, 1993, in Tiffin to John D. and Judy (Owens) Smith. His mother survives in Tiffin. Other survivors include two sisters, Kimberly (John) O’Flaherty and Lisa Abrams both of Tiffin. He is preceded in death by his father. John was a 2015 graduate of Seneca County Opportunity Center and was...

John Michael “Little John” Smith, 29, of Tiffin, died at 1:36 p.m. Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo. He was born November 6, 1993, in...

Kathleen Droll Tiffin

Kathleen Ann Droll, 88, of Tiffin, died at 3:47 p.m. Friday, February 10, 2023, at her residence. She was born April 30, 1934, in Tiffin to Paul and Florence (Anderson) Fox. She married Maurice Droll May 7, 1955, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Bascom. He died December 12, 1994. Survivors included a son, John (Linda) Droll of McCutchenville; two daughters, Andrea (Joseph) Yost of Carey and Shelley O’Brien of Tiffin: six grandchildren, Carly Campbell, Jill Stuckey, Lindsay Chapman,...

Kathleen Ann Droll, 88, of Tiffin, died at 3:47 p.m. Friday, February 10, 2023, at her residence. She was born April 30, 1934, in Tiffin to Paul and Florence (Anderson) Fox. She married Maurice...

Dale Illig Tiffin

Dale Robert Illig, 60, of Tiffin, died at 12:36 am Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. Dale was born September 22, 1962, in Lima, to Leonard J. and Bernadette M. (Parrish) Illig. His mother survives in Tiffin. Other survivors include a son, Luke Illig of Bowling Green; a brother, Curt Illig of Tiffin; two sisters, Kim (Dan) Lucius of Tiffin and Lynn Ann (John) Holmes of Toledo; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father. Dale was a...

Dale Robert Illig, 60, of Tiffin, died at 12:36 am Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. Dale was born September 22, 1962, in Lima, to Leonard J. and Bernadette M....

Marianne Michael Westport, Connecticut

Marianne Reider Michael, 90, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on February 9 at Waveny Care Center in New Canaan, CT. Marianne was born on April 15, 1932 in Tiffin, Ohio, the cherished only child of Mildred Hoffert Reider and John “Red” Reider. Marianne was a brilliant student, graduating at the top of her high school class at Columbian High School. She attended Ohio Wesleyan University and graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a double major in Music...

Marianne Reider Michael, 90, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on February 9 at Waveny Care Center in New Canaan, CT. Marianne was born on April 15, 1932 in Tiffin, Ohio,...

Paul Fisher Tiffin

Paul C. Fisher, 102, a resident of The Willows at Tiffin, died at 4:12 p.m. Monday, January 16, 2023, at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital. He was born November 7, 1920, in Fremont, to Urban Albert and Gertrude Margaret (Wasserman) Fisher. He married Leora Bryant June 4, 1947, at St. Ann Catholic Church, Toledo, and she died July 14, 2000. Survivors include a son Michael (Nancy) Fisher of Columbus; three daughters, Ann (John) Hurray of Ellenton, Florida, Patricia (David) Vaughn of Pittsburgh,...

Paul C. Fisher, 102, a resident of The Willows at Tiffin, died at 4:12 p.m. Monday, January 16, 2023, at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital. He was born November 7, 1920, in Fremont, to Urban Albert and...

Joy Hoke Tiffin

Joy Ann (Bollinger) Hoke, age 91, of Tiffin, formerly of Fort Seneca, died at 7:20 pm Saturday, January 14, 2023. Joy was born May 29, 1931, in Tiffin, to Harold C. and Ruth E. (Dewald) Bollinger. On October 11, 1951, she married Robert R. Hoke, and he died March of 1987. Survivors include two sons, Robert (Kathee) Hoke of New Jersey, Danny (Sandra) Hoke of Kentucky; two daughters, Marsha (Matt) Dandar of Tiffin, Connie Hoke of Findlay; five grandchildren, Ian (Katie) Hoke, Crystal...

Joy Ann (Bollinger) Hoke, age 91, of Tiffin, formerly of Fort Seneca, died at 7:20 pm Saturday, January 14, 2023. Joy was born May 29, 1931, in Tiffin, to Harold C. and Ruth E. (Dewald)...

Sister Kateri Kaufman Tiffin

Sister Kateri Kaufman, age 80, of the Sisters of St. Francis of Tiffin, Ohio died Wednesday, January 4, at 3:15 p.m. at St. Francis Home. She was born (Marlene Ann Kaufman) February 20, 1942, to Albert and Catherine (Siebeneck) Kaufman. Survivors include one sister, Bonnie (Bill) Schnipke; and four brothers, Ken (Rose Ann) Kaufman, Harold (Mary Jane) Kaufman, Joe (Diane) Kaufman, and Henry (Jane) Kaufman. She was preceded in death by her parents, and stepmother, Josephine...

Sister Kateri Kaufman, age 80, of the Sisters of St. Francis of Tiffin, Ohio died Wednesday, January 4, at 3:15 p.m. at St. Francis Home. She was born (Marlene Ann Kaufman) February 20,...

Barry Wade Tiffin

Barry E. Wade, 81, of Tiffin, died at 5:05 p.m. Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Tiffin Mercy Hospital. He was born April 1, 1941, in Tiffin to William and Joyce (VanCamp) Wade. He married Lucy Perna Hunter September 5, 1992, in Tiffin, and she survives. Other survivors include four sons, Scott (Shelly) Wade of Canal Winchester, Dan (Sandie) Hunter of Issaquah, Washington, Steve (Lori) Hunter, of Brooklyn, Michigan, Joe (Maureen) Hunter of Jackson, Michigan; four daughters, Teresa Wade...

Barry E. Wade, 81, of Tiffin, died at 5:05 p.m. Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Tiffin Mercy Hospital. He was born April 1, 1941, in Tiffin to William and Joyce (VanCamp) Wade. He married...

Sister Virginia Gase Tiffin

Sister Virginia Gase (formerly Sister Mary Raymond) of the Sisters of St. Francis of Tiffin, Ohio, died at 6:50 am Sunday, December 4, 2022, at St. Francis Home, Tiffin. She was born July 29, 1931, to Virgil and Matilda (Hoepf) Gase in Berwick, Ohio. Survivors include two sisters, Kathleen (Gase) Miller, Betty (Gase) Brink; and a sister-in-law, Mrs. George Gase. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Robert, William, Donald, and George Gase; and sisters, Mary (Gase)...

Sister Virginia Gase (formerly Sister Mary Raymond) of the Sisters of St. Francis of Tiffin, Ohio, died at 6:50 am Sunday, December 4, 2022, at St. Francis Home, Tiffin. She was born July...

Donna Reinhart Findlay

Donna K. Reinhart, 74, formerly of Findlay, died at 9:30 pm Tuesday, November 29, 2022, surrounded by her family at Elmwood at the Shawhan, Tiffin. Donna was born April 28, 1948, in Tiffin, to Gerald and Anna (Ward) Reinhart. Survivors include a brother, Michael (Joanne) Reinhart of Tiffin; three sisters, Carol (Gary) Goetz of Fostoria, Marlene Reinhart, and Barbara (Chris) Hossler, both of Tiffin; and eight nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Donna...

Donna K. Reinhart, 74, formerly of Findlay, died at 9:30 pm Tuesday, November 29, 2022, surrounded by her family at Elmwood at the Shawhan, Tiffin. Donna was born April 28, 1948, in Tiffin,...

Christine Ranker Toledo, Ohio

Christine Diana Ranker, 64, of Toledo and formerly of Tiffin, died at 3 p.m. November 8, 2022, at Senior Behavioral Hospital, Toledo, Ohio. She was born October 22, 1958, in Tiffin to George and Mildred Louise (Tyree) Ranker. Christine is survived by her longtime companion, Gene Gautz of Toledo; two brothers, George (Terri) Ranker, II of Temperance, Michigan, and John (Alma) Ranker of Clearfield, Utah, four sisters, Linda (Steve) Kramer of Chester, California, Sylvia (Doug)...

Christine Diana Ranker, 64, of Toledo and formerly of Tiffin, died at 3 p.m. November 8, 2022, at Senior Behavioral Hospital, Toledo, Ohio. She was born October 22, 1958, in Tiffin to George and...

Michael Gardner D.C. Tiffin

Dr. Michael John Gardner, D.C., 78, of Tiffin, died Monday, October 31, 2022, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay, Ohio. Michael was born April 5, 1944, in Tiffin, to Louis and Louise Gardner. Michael was the oldest of four children and is survived by his brother Richard (Debra) Gardner of Columbus, Ohio, and two sisters, Janet Gardner of Toledo and Julie Boner of Tiffin. He married Sandra Lynne (Cooper) Gardner January 28, 1966, in Holland,...

Dr. Michael John Gardner, D.C., 78, of Tiffin, died Monday, October 31, 2022, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay, Ohio. Michael was born April 5, 1944, in Tiffin, to Louis and...

Howard Hiett Tiffin

Howard Ray Hiett, 80, of Tiffin, died at 4:52 pm Thursday, October 27, 2022, at Blanchard Valley Health System, Findlay. Howard was born November 4, 1941, in Sikeston, Missouri, to Coy Washington and Devona Bethel (Rogers) Hiett. He married Carol Jean Ladd on July 11, 1964, in Bell County, Texas, and she survives in Tiffin. Other survivors include two daughters, Teresa Traxler of Tiffin and Angelique (Timothy Rockwell) Nelson of New Smyrna Beach, Florida; three granddaughters,...

Howard Ray Hiett, 80, of Tiffin, died at 4:52 pm Thursday, October 27, 2022, at Blanchard Valley Health System, Findlay. Howard was born November 4, 1941, in Sikeston, Missouri, to Coy...

Lorraine Meisner Tiffin

Lorraine Teresa Skokane Meisner, 94, of Tiffin, passed away peacefully in her sleep at The Willows of Tiffin on October 20, 2022. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, on May 30, 1928, to Teresa (Durante) and John Skokane. She was the youngest of sisters June (Woods), Shirley and Eleanor who all preceded her in death. After graduating from Calvert High School in 1946, Lorraine went to work at The JJ Fleck Company, where she stayed for the next 53 years. In 1947 she married Jack...

Lorraine Teresa Skokane Meisner, 94, of Tiffin, passed away peacefully in her sleep at The Willows of Tiffin on October 20, 2022. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, on May 30, 1928, to Teresa...

Marjorie Frisch Tiffin

Marjorie A. Frisch, 99, of Tiffin, died at 5:20 am Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at The Willows of Tiffin. Marjorie was born September 10, 1923, in Carey, to Lawrence and Margaret (Myers) Orians. She married David N. Frisch on May 11, 1946, and he died on September 11, 1999. Survivors include a son, Roger (Pat) Frisch of Florence, Kentucky; three daughters, Sharon (Dave) Kirby of Tiffin, Debra Thompson of Cornelius, North Carolina, Peggy (Mark) Baxter of Lima; eight grandchildren, Adam...

Marjorie A. Frisch, 99, of Tiffin, died at 5:20 am Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at The Willows of Tiffin. Marjorie was born September 10, 1923, in Carey, to Lawrence and Margaret (Myers) Orians....

Diane Below Findlay, Ohio

Diane C. Below, 67, of Findlay, formerly of Tiffin, ended her earthly journey at 6 a.m., Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at the Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay, and entered her Lord’s heavenly home. She started her journey on July 20, 1955, the only child of Wayne K. and Joan C. (Fox) Gibson. Diane is survived by her son, Ethan Below of Findlay. He was the light of her life. His humor kept her going through tough times. Ethan was the best caretaker. Diane was also support by...

Diane C. Below, 67, of Findlay, formerly of Tiffin, ended her earthly journey at 6 a.m., Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at the Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay, and entered her Lord’s...

Elizabeth "Betty" Ott Tiffin

Elizabeth (Betty) J. Ott, 96, of Tiffin, died at 5:45 p.m. Monday, September 26, 2022, at the Willows at Tiffin. She was born June 4, 1926, in Tiffin, to Raymond E. and Gervase A. (House) Bentz. She married Ray M. Kerschner, March 1947, he died November 1952. She then married Edward C. Ott at St. Mary Catholic Church, November 23, 1957. He died December 7, 1972. She is survived by her children, John (Delene) Ott of Orlando, Florida, Stephen Ott of Tiffin, Barbara (Dennis)...

Elizabeth (Betty) J. Ott, 96, of Tiffin, died at 5:45 p.m. Monday, September 26, 2022, at the Willows at Tiffin. She was born June 4, 1926, in Tiffin, to Raymond E. and Gervase A. (House) Bentz....

Marjorie Segura Tiffin

Marjorie A. Segura, 82, of Tiffin, died at 3:06 p.m. Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, with family present. She was born May 20, 1940, in Milan, Michigan to Edward George and Catherine M. (Schmenk) Hartmann. Survivors include two brothers, Gerald (Dolores) Hartmann of Tiffin, Henry (Linda) Hartmann, of Springfield, Missouri; four sisters, Barbara Terry, Sister Bernice Hartmann OSF, Sister Mary Hartmann, OSF, all of Tiffin, and Anne...

Marjorie A. Segura, 82, of Tiffin, died at 3:06 p.m. Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, with family present. She was born May 20, 1940, in Milan,...

Ann Kummerer Toledo, Ohio

Ann Marie Kummerer, 81, of Toledo, died September 16, 2022, at Ebeid Hospice, Sylvania, Ohio. She was born September 22, 1940, in Tiffin to John and Mary (Fredritz) Loesser. She married John Kummerer and they later divorced. She is survived by two sons, Douglas Kummerer of Tiffin, and Kenneth (Jenny Duenas) Kummerer of Chicago, Illinois; a daughter, Pam Kummerer of Toledo; a grandson, Jayden Kummerer; five siblings, Paul Loesser of Tiffin, Margaret Elchert of Marysville, Dave (Anna)...

Ann Marie Kummerer, 81, of Toledo, died September 16, 2022, at Ebeid Hospice, Sylvania, Ohio. She was born September 22, 1940, in Tiffin to John and Mary (Fredritz) Loesser. She married John...

Luke Kern Tiffin

Luke John Kern, dedicated and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away surrounded by his family at Stein Hospice in Sandusky, Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at the age of 87. Luke was born to Anthony and Norine (Lucius) Kern in New Riegel, May 29, 1935, and was one of six siblings. Three days after he graduated from New Riegel High School, he started work at American Standard. After three years there, he was hired at National Machinery and...

Luke John Kern, dedicated and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away surrounded by his family at Stein Hospice in Sandusky, Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at the...

Mary Frisch Tiffin

Mary Ruth Frisch, 96, of Tiffin, died at 4 am Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at St. Francis Home. She was born July 18, 1926, in Upper Sandusky, to Vincent and Constance (Orians) Arnold. She married Robert Frisch September 17, 1949, in Carey and he died September 6, 1974. Survivors include a son, James (Alicia) Frisch of Tiffin; three daughters, Patricia Kesler of Tiffin, Cynthia (Floyd) Diaz of Bascom, and Jean (John) Cook of...

Mary Ruth Frisch, 96, of Tiffin, died at 4 am Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at St. Francis Home. She was born July 18, 1926, in Upper Sandusky, to Vincent and Constance (Orians) Arnold. She...

Warren Cummings Tiffin

Warren Jerome Cummings, 96, of Tiffin, died September 8, 2022, at St. Francis Home, Tiffin. He was born July 12, 1926, in Cleveland, Ohio to Melvin Andrew and Christine (Goldbach) Cummings. He married Mary Lou Magers on September 30, 1950, in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Tiffin and she survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Julie (Michael) Hammer of Manchester, Michigan; two grandchildren, Aaron and Tricia Hammer; and a sister, Phyllis Satink, Essex Junction, Vermont. He...

Warren Jerome Cummings, 96, of Tiffin, died September 8, 2022, at St. Francis Home, Tiffin. He was born July 12, 1926, in Cleveland, Ohio to Melvin Andrew and Christine (Goldbach)...

Joseph Scherger Tiffin

Joseph Arthur Scherger, 85, of Tiffin, died at 7:09 a.m. Monday, September 05, 2022, at Randall Residence, Tiffin. He was born July 21, 1937, in Tiffin to Arthur J. and Ruth M. (Souders) Scherger. He married Rita Jean Seislove August 23, 1958, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Tiffin and she survives. Other survivors include two sons, Daniel (Pam) Scherger and Jeffrey (Dana) Scherger; two daughters, Cynthia A Schalk and Karen (Mark) Pardi all of Tiffin. 11...

Joseph Arthur Scherger, 85, of Tiffin, died at 7:09 a.m. Monday, September 05, 2022, at Randall Residence, Tiffin. He was born July 21, 1937, in Tiffin to Arthur J. and Ruth M....

Mark Nichols Tiffin

Mark Edward Nichols, 61, of Tiffin, died at 5:23 a.m. Sunday, September 4, 2022, at his residence. He was born July 10, 1961, in Tiffin to Dale and Bernice (Stone) Nichols. His father is deceased, and his mother, Bernie Frisch, survives in Tiffin. He married Theresa Welly October 17, 1980, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Bascom, and she survives. Other survivors include a son, Mark Nichols of Tiffin; four daughters, Nicole (Nichols) Smith of Fostoria, Ashley Nichols and...

Mark Edward Nichols, 61, of Tiffin, died at 5:23 a.m. Sunday, September 4, 2022, at his residence. He was born July 10, 1961, in Tiffin to Dale and Bernice (Stone) Nichols. His father is...

Peggy Spitler Tiffin

Peggy Ann Spitler, 78, of Tiffin, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio. Peg was born Nov. 16, 1943, in Tiffin, to Noah and Gladys Spitler. Peg's survivors include one daughter, Wendy Thome of Tiffin; sister, Maxine Philbrook of Cardington; sister-in-law, Donna Spitler; and numerous nieces and nephews. Peg was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Bill, Ray, and Tom; and two sisters, Alice and...

Peggy Ann Spitler, 78, of Tiffin, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio. Peg was born Nov. 16, 1943, in Tiffin, to Noah...

Paula Combs Tiffin

Paula Jean Combs, of Tiffin, Ohio died at 4:17 p.m. Sunday, August 21, 2022, at her residence. She was born February 1, 1952, in Bad Axe, Michigan to Paul and Wanda (Luther) Parent. She married David Combs August 30, 1969, in Clintwood Virginia, and he survives. Other survivors include two sons, Ron (Kelley) Combs of Wilmington, Ohio, and Matt (Connye) Combs of Tiffin; six grandchildren; a brother, Rick Parent of Phoenix, Arizona, a cousin, Barb (Ventline) Guy, and a...

Paula Jean Combs, of Tiffin, Ohio died at 4:17 p.m. Sunday, August 21, 2022, at her residence. She was born February 1, 1952, in Bad Axe, Michigan to Paul and Wanda (Luther) Parent. ...

Brenda Varney-Hill Tiffin

Brenda Varney-Hill, 88, of Tiffin, died at 1:20 a.m., Friday, August 19, 2022, at Good Shepherd Home, Fostoria. She was born August 3, 1934, to Walter Henry Horne and Ethel Martin Horne in Minster, Kent, England. Brenda attended King Ethelbert School in Minster, where she studied child care. She worked as a nanny before meeting her husband James Varney at a dance at Royal Air Base Manston, Kent, England, where he was assigned with the United States Air Force. Brenda and...

Brenda Varney-Hill, 88, of Tiffin, died at 1:20 a.m., Friday, August 19, 2022, at Good Shepherd Home, Fostoria. She was born August 3, 1934, to Walter Henry Horne and Ethel Martin Horne in...

Ruby Tomsey Tiffin

Ruby Marie (Koontz) Tomsey, 93, of Tiffin, died at 7:40 a.m. Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Volunteers of America Autumnwood Care Center, Tiffin. She was born December 16, 1928, in Fremont, to Hess and Alice (Stout) Koontz. She married Stanley Frank Tomsey, May 1, 1951, in Tiffin. He died in 1973.She is survived by her grandchildren, Tonya (Artie) Myers, Jeremy (Melissa) Fox, Candie (Joe) Cunningham all of Tiffin, John Robinson of Hondo, Texas and Paul (Kristi) Landers,...

Ruby Marie (Koontz) Tomsey, 93, of Tiffin, died at 7:40 a.m. Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Volunteers of America Autumnwood Care Center, Tiffin. She was born December 16, 1928, in Fremont, to...

Lina Weimerskirch Tiffin

Lina L. “Sis” (Krupp) Weimerskirch, 96, of Tiffin, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022, at The Willows of Tiffin after a brief illness. She was born October 18, 1925, in New Washington, to Cornelius and Agnes (Weithman) Krupp, the second of nine children. Lina was united in marriage to Richard J. Weimerskirch July 2, 1949, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. He died January 13, 2011, after 61 years of marriage.She is survived by her children, Jane (Tim) Quinn, of Bay City, Michigan,...

Lina L. “Sis” (Krupp) Weimerskirch, 96, of Tiffin, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022, at The Willows of Tiffin after a brief illness. She was born October 18, 1925, in New Washington,...

Stephen Ecos Tiffin

Stephen G. Ecos, 89, of Tiffin, died at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, July 23, 2022, at St. Francis Home. He was born in Tiffin, October 7, 1932, to George and Gertrude (Bertsch) Ecos. Surviving are two sons, Nicholas (Mary Kay Plantes) Ecos of La Jolla, Calif., and Christopher (Jean) Ecos of Hartland, Wisc.; two daughters, Joanne Perko of Chagrin Falls, and Kathleen (Jack) Zahn of Maumee; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; a brother, James Ecos of Tiffin; and two sisters, Mary...

Stephen G. Ecos, 89, of Tiffin, died at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, July 23, 2022, at St. Francis Home. He was born in Tiffin, October 7, 1932, to George and Gertrude (Bertsch) Ecos. Surviving are two...

Judith Swander Port Clinton, Ohio

Judith F. “Judy” Swander, 79, of Port Clinton, died at 4:57 p.m., Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at Randall Residence, Fremont. Judy was born November 11, 1942, in Fremont, to Ora and Fern (Little) Hade. She married Paul R. Swander on May 28, 1966, in Fort Seneca, and he died on February 8, 2006. Survivors include two sons, Kevin Swander of Port Clinton, and Scott (Brenda) Swander of Tiffin; four grandchildren, Jackie Leddick, Stephen (Nub) Swander, Kasey Swander, and Caden Swander;...

Judith F. “Judy” Swander, 79, of Port Clinton, died at 4:57 p.m., Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at Randall Residence, Fremont. Judy was born November 11, 1942, in Fremont, to Ora and Fern...

John Wurm Tiffin

John Urban Wurm, 75, of Tiffin, died at 10:44 a.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at Heritage Village of Waterville. He was born December 31, 1946, in Bellevue, to Vincent P. and Rita Veronica (Schalk) Wurm. He married Bernadette Meyers August 4, 1972, in Reed Assumption Catholic Church, Reed and she survives.Other survivors include, two daughters, Angela M. (Michael) Kiesel of Tiffin, Victoria Wurm of Saline, Michigan; a grandson, Christian Kiesel; a brother, Thomas Wurm of Tiffin and...

John Urban Wurm, 75, of Tiffin, died at 10:44 a.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at Heritage Village of Waterville. He was born December 31, 1946, in Bellevue, to Vincent P. and Rita Veronica...

Duane Coleman Bascom, Ohio

Duane L. "Dewey" Coleman, 86, of Bascom, died Friday, July 1, 2022, at his residence.He was born March 31, 1936, in Alvada, to Walter and Helena (Reinhart) Coleman.He is survived by a brother, Edgar (Mary) Coleman of Fostoria; a sister, Kathleen Stumpp of Cleveland; and many nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by eight siblings, Gerald Coleman, Berneda Moes, Virgil Coleman, Cyrilla Coleman, Donald Coleman, Cleora Hendricks, Florian Coleman, and Marilyn Welly.Duane retired from the...

Duane L. "Dewey" Coleman, 86, of Bascom, died Friday, July 1, 2022, at his residence.He was born March 31, 1936, in Alvada, to Walter and Helena (Reinhart) Coleman.He is survived by a brother,...

Gene Baltes Tiffin

Gene F. Baltes, 94, of Tiffin, passed away Monday, June 20, 2022. He was born June 19, 1928, in Darke County, Ohio, to Lewis and Edna (McEldowney) Baltes, the oldest of nine children. He married Elizabeth “Betty” Schulze August 28, 1952, at St. Peter and St. Paul Church, Fort Loramie. She preceded him in death after nearly 38 years of marriage on March 20, 1990. Survivors include five children, Marla (Steven) Baughman of Strasburg, Joan (Jon) Lord of Arlington, Texas,...

Gene F. Baltes, 94, of Tiffin, passed away Monday, June 20, 2022. He was born June 19, 1928, in Darke County, Ohio, to Lewis and Edna (McEldowney) Baltes, the oldest of nine children. He...

Judith Schleter Tiffin

Judith Ida Schleter, 83 of Tiffin, died peacefully surrounded by her family at 10:55 p.m. Thursday, June 16, 2022, at her residence. She was born August 24, 1938, in Seneca County to Alfred and Cora (Bullinger) Hartenstein. She married Robert A. Schleter September 12, 1959, at St. Mary Catholic Church. He preceded her in death April 10, 1998. Surviving Judy are two sons, Dennis (Cecelia) Schleter of Fostoria, and Darrin (Sharon) Schleter, of Tiffin; four grandchildren,...

Judith Ida Schleter, 83 of Tiffin, died peacefully surrounded by her family at 10:55 p.m. Thursday, June 16, 2022, at her residence. She was born August 24, 1938, in Seneca County to Alfred...

Tammy Kinn Tiffin

Tammy J. (Howard) Kinn, 59, of Tiffin, died Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at her residence. She was born May 24, 1963, in Tiffin to Arvil and Sharon (Todd) Howard. She married Gregory Kinn, Sr. October 8, 1982, in Tiffin. He died August 15, 2009. Survivors include her mother and stepfather, Sharon (Joe) Todd of Bloomville, a son, Gregory Kinn, Jr., a daughter, Amber Aaro, both of Tiffin; five grandchildren, Cecilia Kinn, Nolan Aaro, Bentley Hunker, Kayleigh Atkinson, Holden Atkinson; two...

Tammy J. (Howard) Kinn, 59, of Tiffin, died Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at her residence. She was born May 24, 1963, in Tiffin to Arvil and Sharon (Todd) Howard. She married Gregory Kinn, Sr....

Charles Shuff New Cumberland, Penn.

Charles Leon “Chuck” Shuff, 65, of New Cumberland, PA, formerly of Tiffin, died Thursday, June 9, 2022, at the University Of Pittsburgh Hospital, Harrisburg, PA. He was born January 21, 1957, in DeKalb, Illinois, to Kenneth Charles and Lois Marie (Popwell) Shuff. He married Sharon Sue Steinhauser, September 15, 2007, in Las Vegas, Nevada, and she survives. Survivors include his mother, Lois Shuff of Tiffin; children, Candace (Curtis) Engel of Hilliard, Ohio, Cisa (Richard)...

Charles Leon “Chuck” Shuff, 65, of New Cumberland, PA, formerly of Tiffin, died Thursday, June 9, 2022, at the University Of Pittsburgh Hospital, Harrisburg, PA. He was born January...

Joyce Peck Tiffin, OHio

Joyce M. (Ferrall) (McCormack) Peck, 84, of Fostoria, died at 10:50 a.m., Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at ProMedica Memorial Hospital, Fremont. She was born September 29, 1937, in Tiffin to Wilbur and Marcella (Daniel) Ferrall. Joyce married Robert McCormack, Sr. in 1957, and they later divorced. She then married Harold Peck in 1992, and both are deceased. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Beth (Jeff) Miccichi of Delaware; three sons, Brian (Tamra ) McCormack of Ward, South...

Joyce M. (Ferrall) (McCormack) Peck, 84, of Fostoria, died at 10:50 a.m., Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at ProMedica Memorial Hospital, Fremont. She was born September 29, 1937, in Tiffin to...

Mary Ann Sanchez Tiffin

Mary Ann Sanchez. 93 of Tiffin, died at 8:07 a.m., Monday, May 23, 2022, at Mercy Health Tiffin Hospital. Mary Ann was born July 13, 1928, in Millersville to Isidore and Agnes (Coleman) Haubert. Survivors include a son, David (Betty) Sanchez of Tiffin; six grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; many great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Rosalie Neeb of Gibsonburg. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Roger Sanchez; two infant sisters, Victoria and Lorane Haubert;...

Mary Ann Sanchez. 93 of Tiffin, died at 8:07 a.m., Monday, May 23, 2022, at Mercy Health Tiffin Hospital. Mary Ann was born July 13, 1928, in Millersville to Isidore and Agnes (Coleman)...

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